Lockdown Protocol

Lockdown Protocol is a demanding FPS title, and the recorded data for the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 shows a system that is highly sensitive to both resolution and graphics presets. The measurements reveal a clear performance ceiling, with the combination only achieving a fully playable experience at the lowest settings on a standard 1080p display. Across all other configurations tested, the frame rates fall below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that this hardware pairing requires significant compromises to deliver smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The performance profile of this system across the tested spectrum is defined by a steep drop-off as resolution and graphical fidelity increase. At 1920x1080, the database records the most viable results. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 75.7 FPS, which is the only configuration in the entire dataset to clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. Moving to Medium settings at the same resolution, the average drops to 52.1 FPS, a substantial 23.6 FPS decrease that pushes the experience below the target. High settings at 1080p yield an average of 46.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset is only able to manage a 34.7 FPS average. This progression illustrates a non-linear scaling cost, where the jump from Low to Medium is particularly punishing.

At 2560x1440, the system struggles considerably more. The Low preset is the only setting that approaches playability, with an average of 58.9 FPS, just 1.1 FPS shy of the 60 FPS mark. This near-miss indicates that the hardware is at its absolute limit at this resolution. The High preset at 1440p falls to a 35.5 FPS average, which is a 23.4 FPS reduction from the Low setting. Medium settings record a 41.2 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop significantly to a 25.7 FPS average, representing a 33.2 FPS deficit compared to Low.

The 3840x2160 results confirm that 4K is not a viable option for this combination. The Low preset at 4K averages just 33.8 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 25.8 FPS, High settings average 21.2 FPS, and the Ultra preset bottoms out at 18.4 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: every step up in resolution or settings costs a significant number of frames, with the most demanding configuration (4K Ultra) delivering less than a quarter of the performance of the best configuration (1080p Low).

Best Settings per Resolution

According to the verdict data, this system cannot achieve a 60 FPS average at either 3840x2160 or 2560x1440, regardless of the preset used. The playable settings list is empty for both of these resolutions, meaning there is no configuration that meets the performance target.

For 1920x1080, the analysis is straightforward. The only playable preset is Low, which achieves an average of 75.7 FPS. This is the definitive best setting for this resolution because it is the only one that provides a playable experience. The Medium preset at 52.1 FPS, High at 46.7 FPS, and Ultra at 34.7 FPS all fall short of the 60 FPS requirement, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is critical for users to understand. The 23.6 FPS difference between these two settings represents the entire margin between a game that runs smoothly and one that feels sluggish. While the visual upgrade from Low to Medium may be desirable, the performance cost is prohibitive for this hardware combination. Users are effectively locked into the Low preset to maintain a consistent frame rate above the target.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data between resolutions and presets reveals which component is the limiting factor for this game. When comparing the 1080p Low result of 75.7 FPS to the 1440p Low result of 58.9 FPS, there is a 16.8 FPS drop. This 22.2% reduction in performance from a relatively modest increase in pixel count indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed even at the lowest settings.

The CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600, is a 6-core, 12-thread processor. Its benchmark scores, such as a Passmark multithread score of 13160 and a single-thread score of 2239, suggest it has enough processing power for most gaming scenarios. However, the data shows that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck. The GTX 1650, with its 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and 128-bit memory bus, struggles to feed frames quickly enough at higher resolutions. The fact that the 1440p Low preset still cannot reach 60 FPS, while 1080p Low can, points directly to the GPU's rendering limits rather than a CPU limitation.

The performance collapse at 4K reinforces this conclusion. The GTX 1650's pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are insufficient for the 8.3 million pixels in a 3840x2160 frame. The 33.8 FPS result at 4K Low is a clear indication that the GPU is saturated. The CPU is likely not the primary constraint, as the workload at 1080p Low, which is typically more CPU-bound, still allows the system to reach 75.7 FPS. The recorded data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield a more substantial performance increase than upgrading the CPU for this specific game, particularly at higher resolutions where the gap widens.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this specific combination at rank 3612 out of 3714 tested combos for Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the bottom 3.7% of all tested systems, indicating that it is one of the weaker configurations in the database for this title. The percentile data for the individual components supports this ranking. The CPU sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, which is a respectable mid-range position. However, the GPU is at the 40th percentile among all GPUs, which drags the overall gaming performance down significantly.

The imbalance between the CPU and GPU is notable. The Ryzen 5 2600 is a competent processor, but it is paired with a graphics card that is clearly below the performance level required for a demanding FPS game like Lockdown Protocol at high settings. The combined rank of 3612 reflects this weakness. The score is a direct result of the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates, which is the primary factor in the overall gaming experience.

This low ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. A system that can only manage a 75.7 FPS average at 1080p Low is not going to compete with higher-end configurations. The rank serves as a quantitative summary of the qualitative performance issues seen in the frame rate measurements. Users with this combo should expect a below-average experience compared to the broader database of tested systems.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in the database are a mix of mobile and server processors, which indicates that the Ryzen 5 2600's performance level is a common baseline. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average score that is 0.2% higher, making it a nearly identical performer. The Intel Core i9-11900H is 0.5% faster, while the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% faster. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% slower. These deltas are all within a narrow margin, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 5 2600 for any of these processors would result in a negligible change in overall system performance for this game, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show a similar clustering of performance. The AMD Radeon HD 8850M is 0.3% faster, the Intel UHD Graphics 750 is 0.4% faster, and the AMD Radeon R7 350 is 0.6% faster. The Intel Arc A310 is 1.0% slower. These alternatives perform almost identically to the GTX 1650. A user moving from the GTX 1650 to any of these GPUs would see virtually no difference in Lockdown Protocol's frame rates. This suggests that the GTX 1650 is part of a performance tier where all options are similarly constrained.

The practical implication of this data is that there is no easy drop-in upgrade from either the CPU or GPU side that would provide a meaningful performance boost. The nearest rivals are too close in performance to change the gaming experience. A significant upgrade would require moving to a much higher tier of hardware, which is not represented in the immediate rival lists.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Lockdown Protocol has a nuanced answer. Based on the recorded data, the system can run the game, but only under specific conditions. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 3840x2160 and 2560x1440, there are no playable settings. The system fails to reach the 60 FPS threshold at any preset for these resolutions, making them unplayable for smooth, competitive gameplay.

At 1920x1080, the system is capable of running the game. The best settings, and the only playable settings, are Low, which yields an average of 75.7 FPS. This result clears the 60 FPS threshold with a 15.7 FPS margin. This configuration provides a playable experience, though it requires the user to accept the lowest graphical fidelity. The Medium preset at 52.1 FPS, High at 46.7 FPS, and Ultra at 34.7 FPS are all recorded as failing to meet the playability standard.

The final analysis is straightforward: this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but only at 1080p with the Low preset. Users seeking higher resolutions or higher graphical settings will be disappointed, as the hardware does not have the performance headroom to accommodate them. The system is a 1080p Low-settings machine for this title, and any expectation beyond that is not supported by the measured data.